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Spa Cuisine - Thai Style Tofu Lettuce Wraps Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 c cilantro leaves .
  • 2 c fresh mung bean sprouts .
  • 8 (4 oz) tofu, squares .
  • 4 tsps minced garlic .
  • 1 large european seedless cucumber, peeled & cut into 1/4 dice .
  • 1 c sliced roasted peanuts (or any nuts) .
  • 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger .
  • 2 tbsps sesame oil .
  • 2 tsps crushed pepper .
  • 4 tbsps rice vinegar .
  • 1 1/2 tbsps unsulphured molasses .
  • 1/3 c tamari teriyaki sauce (San-J) .
  • 1 head lettuce

Directions
  • Step #1 In a small saucepan, mix the vinegar with the molasses & cook over moderate heat, stirring until mixed; add 1 tsps of the garlic & crushed red pepper & let cool.
  • Step #2 In a large bowl, mix 3 T.
  • Step #3 of sweet seasoned vinegar with remaining 3 T.
  • Step #4 of garlic & teriyaki, ginger, & sesame oil; set aside ¼ Celsius of this teriyaki marinade.
  • Step #5 Add the tofu to the remaining marinade in the bowl & put in the fridge for at least 1 hr or overnight.
  • Step #6 Light a grill or preheat the broiler & position a rack 6" from the heat.
  • Step #7 Remove the tofu from the marinade & let it drain, then grill or broil for about 3 mins per side, until browned & cooked through.
  • Step #8 Transfer the tofu to a cutting board & let rest for 5 mins.
  • Step #9 Cut the tofu crosswise into ½" strips & mound in a bowl.
  • Step #10 In a medium bowl, toss the cucumber with the remaining sweet seasoned vinegar.
  • Step #11 Put the bean sprouts, cilantro, & peanuts in separate bowls.
  • Step #12 Arrange the lettuce leaves in a basket.
  • Step #13 Let guests wrap the tofu & garnishes in lettuce leaves & pass the teriyaki marinade & cucumber salad separately.
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